International Property Investment

Property Prices in Dubai : Beware the Spin Doctors

Mark Knowles — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:04:29 +0000

The ongoing financial crisis has hit Dubai hard and the rather silly approach being taken by the authorities is to pump out press release after press release claiming that there is not a problem. We have gone through phases with these press releases. First – there was no problem and Dubai was immune to the downturn. Then, Dubai was affected, but only slightly, next up – OK, Dubai has a problem, but we are now at bottom.

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Brighter Outlook For Lanzarote?

Nick — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:45:00 +0000

Could the pain in Spain being caused by declining tourist arrivals finally be coming to end? The latest figures just released for the holiday island of Lanzarote by the Spanish airport authority AENA certainly suggest that this may be the case. With the decline in foreign tourist arrivals halving last month and the German market actually recording small but positive growth. Whilst occupancy levels in hotels and apartments in Lanzarote are also showing some signs of improvement.

Managing Your Australian Property Investment

Elisabeth Sowerbutts — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:08:27 +0000

On an annual basis every Australian property investor should sit down and review their property portfolio. Many people will do this around the end of the tax year – but I prefer to do it over the Christmas / New Year holiday’s when I have more time and also time to make any property investment changes and have them reflect in the current year’s tax return.

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Property Northern Cyprus – Patience is a Virtue

Martyn Shuttleworth — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:20:52 +0000

Hopefully, the new government in Greece may just provide the impetus that Cyprus needs to finally sort out the political morass that has soured relations in this corner of the Mediterranean. For too long, any social and economic progress on the island has been hampered by the division of Cyprus and by the dogged refusal of the two sides to shift position. The opening up of the dividing wall across Ledra Street, in 2008, was a start, but there has been no clear progress in deciding upon a long-term future. For those thinking of investing in property Northern Cyprus, finding an answer to the issue of property claims is essential before risking large sums of money.

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UAE Property Developer Reneges On Agreement

Mark Knowles — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:43:01 +0000

Yet another law suit in the offing as yet another UAE developer decides the small print means “no deal” on a “guaranteed” offer. It appears that the larger developers really do think small investors are good for one thing only. I have long been of the opinion that the shoddy treatment of smaller investors will backfire on the UAE as and when there is a turn around in the market.An investor in Ajman-based BSEL Infrastructure Realty’s Pearl Tower is seeking 12 per cent interest on his principal amount as assured by the developer under his buyback offer.

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Australian Property Investors – Why is Property Investment so Popular in Australia

Elisabeth Sowerbutts — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:12:15 +0000

What makes Australian property investors different from property investors in other parts of the world? Well a complete answer would take a lot more electrons than I have here but to me there are several characteristics that those down-under have which are distinct from property investors in other countries.

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Budget Flights and Greek Holiday Homes

Martyn Shuttleworth — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:12:13 +0000

For Northern Europeans seeking a holiday home in the sun, Greece has long been a favoured destination, offering the chance to mix beauty and solitude with a pulsating nightlife. Despite this attraction, the country has remained relatively untapped as far as Greek holiday homes are concerned, especially when compared to the traditional hotspots in Spain, Portugal and France.

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Dubai Property Prices Jump 7 Percent

Mark Knowles — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:11:06 +0000

Or 9% !!!!!!!!!!!!!! or 30%!!!!!!!!!!

More bad news from Dubai. According the the Financial Times, Property prices in Dubai only jumped 7 percent in one quarter as “demand revived” and “lending conditions eased.” Quite who is expected to believe this sort of nonsense is beyond me.

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Australian Property Investors and Australia’s Population Surge.

Elisabeth Sowerbutts — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:07:47 +0000

It appears official – Australia’s government wants Australia to grow to a total population of around 35 million by 2049. Not exactly huge, compared to many other countries – but a little scary for some Australian’s who will tell you straight faced the country is running out of resources to support the 20 odd million people it has now. I say they need to get out more. And Australian property investors should take note.

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Cowboy Estate Agents in Cyprus – Avoiding the Fraudsters

Martyn Shuttleworth — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:43:05 +0000

There have always been cowboy estate agents in Cyprus, parasites who will constantly lie and cheat in a attempt to deprive you of your hard-earned money. At best, some of them are simply underqualified, out of their depth and almost completely inept. At the other end of the scale are the professional sharks, who often work with lawyers and officials to make sure that you are doubly shafted.

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